Abstract

DASHVIDH LANGHAN – A DISCUSSION

Dr. Himandri Yadu*, Dr. Shrikant Nayak and Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu

Abstract

Ayurveda, a science of life described many principles to remove toxins from our body, among them Langhan known as fasting, can be included. “As per Hemandri- Langhnen laghu” – meaning any process by which our body feels lighten is known as Langhan. By overviewing deeply in Samhita the process by which lightness meaning feeling Laghu by us, whether it may be physically, mentally or socially known as Langhan. In Charak Samhita Sutrasthan Langhan and its types i.e. Dasvidha Langhan is described. The aim of this article is to understand and the importance of Langhan.

Keywords: Langhan/lightens.